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Welcome to Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk!

If youre looking for hotels near Boone to be close to the ski slopes, our Banner Elk hotel has everything guests need for a great trip.

Banner Elk is close to Grandfather Mountain, which is a big reason why many guests and outdoor lovers come to the region. Banner Elk lodging is just 10 miles from scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and our friendly staff members are happy to provide tips and recommendations to all guests. Enjoy southern hospitality, clean, comfortable rooms and a great location close to all the most popular destinations nearby.

Banner Elk hotels have Grandfather Mountain as a backdrop, but we take it a step beyond at our property. Enjoy relaxing at our seasonal outdoor heated pool. The local scenic highway nearly demands a drive, especially for guests who are photographers. Of course, its Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort that really bring the guests to our Banner Elk hotel.

Business travelers also come to the area for business with Lees-McRae College, Blue Ridge Village and the Grandfather Home for Children, and especially enjoy our meeting and banquet facilities onsite. When you stay at our Banner Elk hotel, you get a great value, location and service all in one. With spacious rooms, plenty of parking and a short drive away from everything, theres no better place for ski enthusiasts, vacationers, or those looking to get away from it all.

If our friendly staff can do anything more to make your stay even better, just ask. At our Banner Elk hotel, we pride ourselves on offering the best service in town. How can we make your visit to the area more special?

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:Based on 681 traveller reviews

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great overnight room

14/03/2018Niki B,

This room was perfect for our family of 4 who just needed a place to sleep and nothing more. The room was clean and organized, being fully stocked with the necessities. The beds seemed smaller than ...more

This room was perfect for our family of 4 who just needed a place to sleep and nothing more. The room was clean and organized, being fully stocked with the necessities. The beds seemed smaller than we expected but were still comfortable for our stay. Breakfast was excellent and service was exceptional. Would recommend to others and stay here again when just needing an overnight stay.less

conference stay over

14/03/2018robinlongsartain, York, South Carolina

My friends and I had 2 rooms and we all enjoyed the cleanliness and beautiful décor. We slept well very well. I would have liked to have had a heavier blanket, and had to turn up the heater instead,...more

My friends and I had 2 rooms and we all enjoyed the cleanliness and beautiful décor. We slept well very well. I would have liked to have had a heavier blanket, and had to turn up the heater instead, but that worked out OK..less

Had to check out early

28/02/2018Morgan H,

So I booked that hotel for a 4 nights family vacation because I got convinced by all the great reviews on Trip Advisor and other web sites.
However, I had to check out early (without even staying one...more

So I booked that hotel for a 4 nights family vacation because I got convinced by all the great reviews on Trip Advisor and other web sites.
However, I had to check out early (without even staying one night in the room) and requested a full reimbursement for the following reasons: be aware that the rooms are tiny, the beds are only double and definitely not suitable for 4 people (there is no way you can sleep comfortably in such tiny beds with 2 people), the bed mattresses are super soft (old), and the heated pool is only opened in good season (bummer for my kids), oh and there is no elevator neither to get to your room. Anyway, the staff and manager were very understandable of the situation and they provided a full refund. No complain there, but thought I would share my thoughts on this hotel.less

Owner Response

bwbannerelk, General Manager at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk, responded to this review

We recently renovated all of our rooms and don't receive feedback like this, Morgan, so I'm quite surprised by your impression of our hotel. We are here to help in any way that we can and will always accommodate requests if we are able to. I'm sorry that things weren't to your liking, but we're proud of the services and accommodations we bring to Banner Elk, and I hope you find a place that's more suited to your taste. I would love the opportunity to discuss this further with you in the hopes that we may be able to offer you a better experience in the future. Please give me a call at (828) 898-4571 at your convenience. -Shannon M.

Big Surprise and a pleasant one.

22/02/2018Frank L,

We have passed this hotel for for 30 years back when it was a Holiday Inn. Don't know how long ago Best Western took it over but we have never stayed there as we have a home nearby. We did last week a...more

We have passed this hotel for for 30 years back when it was a Holiday Inn. Don't know how long ago Best Western took it over but we have never stayed there as we have a home nearby. We did last week and were very presently surprised. The rooms are of a structure that dates back to the 1970s and 1980s, typical layout with an aluminum window to the walkway under which is the heater/AC. The room was very clean, the bedding was excellent and the heating/AC revamped to make the room consistently comfortable. Nice competent staff, good very good breakfast and generally an all around experience and that includes the value for the price.less

Owner Response

bwbannerelk, General Manager at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk, responded to this review

Thanks so much for stopping in and giving us a try, Frank. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we do look forward to seeing you again in the future. -Shannon M.

Nice weekend getaway

13/02/2018glynr34, Clintwood, Virginia

This motel is centrally located between Beech and Sugar Mountain.The rooms are adequate,vanity outside of the shower,bath room which is a requirement with my spouse.TV and Cable excellent, the room w...more

This motel is centrally located between Beech and Sugar Mountain.The rooms are adequate,vanity outside of the shower,bath room which is a requirement with my spouse.TV and Cable excellent, the room was clean with a fridge and microwave. We struggled with the mattress,actually putting 2 queens together making a high but very comfortable bed.The free breakfast was very good,Mary the server was a total sweetheart.less

Owner Response

bwbannerelk, General Manager at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk, responded to this review

Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. Thank you for your kind words about Mary. She is wonderful and I will make sure to share your comments with her. I apologize that our beds were not to your liking. We do offer rooms with a King sized mattress which may be more suited to your taste. Looking forward to having you back next time you make it our this way. -Shannon M.